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or king-sized
1
as in gigantic
unusually large
built a king-size mansion with the money he had made in the stock market
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2
as in elongated
of great extent from end to end
the king-size snake known as the anaconda
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Recent Examples of king-size
Under Canvas Yosemite, Groveland, California Located 7 miles from Yosemite National Park, these safari-style tents — complete with hot showers, wood-burning stoves, luxury linens, king-size beds and ensuite bathrooms — kick glamping up a notch.
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Sarah Sekula, USA Today, 2 July 2025
All bedrooms can fit a king-size bed and two nightstands, said Hills Chief Operating Officer Brandon Guttman.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Grab a queen-size quilt in every shade for under $50 while the rollback deal is live, or opt for a slightly larger king-size quilt that’s on sale for $52.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2025
In Lamplight, for example, local artist Wally Whitehurst hand-painted a blue mural, and the king-size bed is tucked behind thick curtains.
—Jess Feldman, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2025
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Sarah Sekula, USA Today, 2 July 2025
All bedrooms can fit a king-size bed and two nightstands, said Hills Chief Operating Officer Brandon Guttman.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Grab a queen-size quilt in every shade for under $50 while the rollback deal is live, or opt for a slightly larger king-size quilt that’s on sale for $52.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2025
In Lamplight, for example, local artist Wally Whitehurst hand-painted a blue mural, and the king-size bed is tucked behind thick curtains.
—Jess Feldman, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for king-size
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There will be immediate deduction of research and development, which sounds like a snoozer but historically has brought about a gigantic geyser of money toward the creation of new products, which need lots of equipment to test and build.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
13 July 2025
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The main event seems like a formality with Hangman Adam Page a gigantic favorite to win.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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The galaxy’s light gets distorted by the gravity of the dark matter, so the image of the galaxy becomes elongated, turning into a little arc.—
Jenna Ahart,
Quanta Magazine,
11 July 2025
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If the orbit were to get too elongated, Mercury could fall into the sun or get close enough to Venus to get flung out of the solar system.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
26 June 2025
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Even a small flock of hens can bring a huge amount of enjoyment (and fresh eggs) to your homestead life.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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Having an offensive mind as creative as Johnson will be a huge upgrade for Williams and the Bears.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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The tusk, which is actually an elongated tooth, is mainly found in males and can grow up to 10 feet long.—
Monica Cull,
Discover Magazine,
28 Feb. 2025
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Milk Chocolate For those with darker skin tones, a milk chocolate mani will match seamlessly and elongate fingers.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
13 Feb. 2025
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The only thing worse than seeing a giant stain on your favorite white piece of clothing is having your whole white wardrobe start to grey and yellow.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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The lawmakers had arrived for the tour following reports of unsanitary and inhumane conditions including worms in food, wastewater on the floor, and giant mosquitoes.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
12 July 2025
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It’s described as a long, blank and expressionless stare in a variety of social situations.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Celebrities who previously wouldn’t have considered cutting their long hair have now taken the plunge, including Nicole Kidman and Pamela Anderson, both of whom debuted unique renditions of the look at the 2025 Met Gala.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
15 July 2025
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The mammoth project is expected to be built in phases with the first one, Fernández said, expected by 2029.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 July 2025
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Getting to the final and then winning the Club World Cup would be a major statement for either side without mentioning its mammoth prize money, and Madrid and PSG now stand in each other’s way of achieving that.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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It’s believed that the 26-year-old will earn a yearly salary of around $23m, a colossal figure considering his wages in Bergamo amounted to $3.1m per-season.—
Emmet Gates,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Swansea, who finished a colossal 86 places above Wrexham as recently as 2019-20, will be their divisional peers next time around — the first time the clubs have been in the same division since 2003.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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“King-size.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/king-size. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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